
Ripple bets XRPL lending can give XRP a future beyond payments as price struggles
The XRPL upgrade would standardize loan execution while leaving risk checks, legal terms and compliance to institutions.
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XRP investors are realizing losses at the fastest pace in nearly four years as leverage and futures activity retreat.

Ripple finally got RLUSD into Japan, but Circle, Nomura, SBI and the country’s megabanks are turning its longtime stronghold into a crowded stablecoin battleground.

The company is trying to turn its dollar token into commercial payment infrastructure by securing distribution in Africa and regulatory access in Europe.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs lost roughly $2.5 billion through June 18, while HYPE and XRP funds drew less than $75 million combined, showing investors are not rotating so much as de-risking.

XRPL’s $1.9 billion in 90-day RWA inflows gives XRP traders a fresh narrative as derivatives activity rebounds without a major leverage spike.

ETF demand is giving XRP a Wall Street bid, but whale selling and weak on-chain activity suggest the token may need a deeper reset before bulls regain control.